[SEL] Firing a Kiln

ED edstoller at earthlink.net
Tue Aug 9 07:42:34 PDT 2005


I used some 15 and 20 lb regulators for over sized burners for a big lobster
pot. They put out quite a roar. I can't find the paper work but they are out
of Macon GA.

Ed Stoller
New Fairfield, CT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
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Subject: Re: [SEL] Firing a Kiln


> Thanks for the comeback Ron.  Guess I'll have to experiment around with
the
> propane.  Seems I've heard that a kiln needs a different propane regulator
> than the normal barbecue one.  As far as the air goes, I was going to use
a
> heat gun as I can adjust the cfm somewhat on it.
>
> Take Care,
> RickinMt.
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Frost, Kersey, PA" <ron217_2000 at yahoo.com>
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> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 2:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] Firing a Kiln
>
>
> > Hi Rick.m I built a small furnace for casting aluminum and I used a
small
> > vacuum cleaner as air supply. It is one of those that you carry around
on
> > a strap over your shoulder. But I added a 1" ball valve so I could
adjust
> > the air flow.  Propane, Your on a different page than I. I use charcoal
as
> > fuel.
> > Ron
> >
> > Richard Strobel <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com> wrote:
> > G'day all;
> > Well I would up with a small kiln the other day....very similiar to
> > Keith's:
> >
> >
http://www.herculesengines.com/Foundry/Foundry%20Images/2002_0619_185133AA.jpg
> >
> > The only piping coming out goes into a "T" fitting. Question is, How
> > much air and propane does one use? i.e. pressures. I'll be drawing off
my
> > 500 gallon propane tank once I know what flavor of regulator to use and
> > the
> > required pressure/volume.
> >
> > Thinking of using a heat gun for air...possibly too small of volume.
> >
> > Appreciate any advise!
> >
> > RickinMt.
> >
> > PS: Will start with AL and hopefully graduate to brass.
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